A Career in Pharmacy - Personal Statement Example

Was it not possible for me to outsmart her? Let the world know that I would! I concentrated more on my studies.

     In 2004, I took admission to the Hawaii School of Pharmacy and attended the classes for one year. Then my destiny played its part. The news that the Hawaii School of Pharmacy was not approved for accreditation by ACPE shocked me and soon the school was ordered to down the shutters. I returned home, finding it extremely difficult to absorb this shock. I felt as if someone has cut and threw the growing sapling of my career. But soon I overcame my depression and decided to make a fight out of it. I was determined to be a pharmacist come what may! My sister’s idea was always a source of encouragement to me. She was a pharmacist at the famous teaching hospital in Los Angeles and I was fascinated about my career as a pharmacist. I list out some points in support of my decision to shape as a pharmacist.

     My sister has the heart of a philanthropist. Serving as a pharmacist is not only a career for her, it is the objective of her life.

     From the secular point of view, pharmacy is a financially rewarding career and as a profession, it is well-respected and secure.

     I have the natural instinct to learn about life sciences and the greatest joy in this career is the practical application of the theories that I have learned and helping sick patients gives me great satisfaction.

     I am always curious to know about the efficacy of different drugs and learn about the benefits of their practical applications.

     This is the right career for me by choice and as per my inclination. I believe that this career holds a bright future prospectus.

     A career in pharmacy involves lots of interaction with other health care professionals and I can learn something new. Interaction with the patients goes to improves my practical knowledge about sickness and the remedial measures.

     A series of positive developments began to take shape in my life. In 2005, I attended classes at community centers and toiled hard to get good grades. I resumed work on an honorary basis as a pharmacy assistant at Kindred Hospital. I gained valuable experience for paperwork, assisting and organizing patients’ files, observed how pharmacists interact with doctors, nurses, and technicians, and mastered what professionalism is all about. In the summer of 2006, I passed the Pharmacy Technician Certificate Board (PTCB) exam and then worked as a pharmacy technician at Linh’s pharmacy to expose myself to the real world of medicine and help patients getting their medications covered by insurance. In the Spring I joined the California State University, Long Beach to work for my bachelor's degree in Biochemistry. I am amply rewarded for my hard work. I am readying to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

My elder sister is my role model. She always inspires and her achievements enthrall me. We are united with intimate bonds of love. Physically we are apart, but our soul force is one. Listening to the real-life stories and challenging responsibilities and how well she takes care of the patients, fills my heart with joy unspeakable. She is my moral support to succeed. She advises me often, “Have the will to grow, and grow you will!” Her hearty concern for the welfare of the patients amazes me. I wish to make my elder sister proud of me with my sterling achievements as a pharmacist.

     My sister is an attractive personality, taller than me and pretty. But my sister’s success is due to her labor and determination. She has done hard and intelligent work to shape her career. It was not an ordinary effort. She brilliantly applied her theory knowledge to practical applications. She loved perfection and that was the only assurance that she demanded from me; she often said, “We are dealing with the precious lives of human beings, so be extremely careful.”